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Are Sensor Products Relevant to the Residential Market?

Sensor Taps - Sensor Products - Kitchen Taps - Bathroom Taps

Over the last 20 years our lives have been transformed,
almost beyond recognition, by technology with smarter
phones, smarter TV’s and even smarter appliances, so why not
smarter taps? Could and should sensor taps be used in the
home as a smart solution which brings with it the
possibility to save money and energy in a simple but smart
way? Exploring the details, Paul Musgrove, UK Development
Manager, CONTI+.

What type of people might sensor products be useful for?

All people! They are great for families but especially useful
for the young and old or those who like new technologies.

For people who suffer from limited motor skills or arthritis
the function of operating the tap suddenly becomes simple, just
by placing your hands under the spout the Conti Ultra range, for
example, will provide optimum performance with reliably simple
temperature control.

Water can be saved in the bathroom on daily tooth brushing,
shaving and hand washing whilst the kitchen tap stays super
clean even when you need to wash dough off your hands.

The technology for sensor taps is not new. Why do you think
sensor products have not taken off before?

I believe this is down to peoples personal experience built
upon commercial disappointment.

In commercial buildings across the country such as motorway
services, cinema and shopping centres the sensor products have
not always been good due to poor quality products, poor
installation and set-up - all enough to scare people off from
even considering using them at home!

Now we can provide reliable products that are as simple to
install as a traditional tap, so no special skills are required.
More importantly the taps performance will equal or better the
current tap you have in your bathroom, en-suite or even kitchen.

But how easy are they to fit? Can they be retrofitted into
existing kitchens and bathrooms?

The CONTI+ range of sensor taps for the home are all
extremely easy to install, no special skills are required other
than connecting a hot and cold water supply. The Ultra range
from CONTI+ also has built in technology that learns its own
environment and self-commissions when turned on.

A retro fit to remove and replace existing traditional taps
can be completed in a very short time. In fact once the Ultra
tap is installed even a non-trained person can maintain this tap
with its above basin isolation feature.

Do I need to have an electrical supply in my bathroom?

No requirement for mains is necessary as the Ultra range is
supplied as a battery version with an extraordinary 4 year life
expectancy on the batteries due to its unique and patented
technology (based on a user turning the tap on up to 150 times a
day). Alternatively, CONTI+ have solar and turbine versions to
provide sustainability and ecological advantages, with power
solutions which will last up to 8 years without the need for
changing batteries.

By using a sensor tap in the home a significant saving on
water costs can be found as you only use the water when in the
range of the sensor, typically this saving can achieve up to 70%
compared to other taps.

For the kitchen, CONTI+ has a unique product that combines a
traditional lever product, for day to day conventional use, with
a built in close proximity sensor which provides the perfect
solution for messy hands. No more touching the tap and
transferring bacteria from chicken or fish just to wash your
hands. Simply activate the flow with the sensor and wash in a
hygienic way. Perfect for children when they are muddy or
covered in paint or even adults when working in the garden or on
a car, after all who hasn’t asked someone in their life to turn
a tap on for them as they have messy hands. Now CONTI+ provides
the solution.

For architects working on residential projects can sensor
taps help towards their BREEAM rating?

CONTI+ sensor taps can achieve the 5 credits, the maximum
available in BREEAM. Even with a low flow rate the performance
is not compromised but delivers a jet spray on demand.

At CONTI+ we would suggest not all sensor taps are born
equal, the CONTI+ Ultra range is unique, with great designs,
multiple size options and now available in the UK. Talk to us
about your next project.